The Opus Prize Foundation recognizes leaders through a diligent and time-tested process. Catholic university partners are a crucial part of this, nominating the recipients, hosting due diligence site visits, and hosting awards week on campus. Through these partnerships, students are challenged to think globally and live lives of service.

Opus Prize finalists are:

·      Individuals or organizations who champion faith-filled change

·      Doing work aligned with the mission and values of the Opus Prize

·      Committed to successfully transforming lives

·      Working anywhere in the world

·      Motivated by any faith or religion

·      Able to benefit significantly from the monetary award and recognition

The Opus Prize Foundation uses a confidential process to nominate and select Opus Prize recipients.

The Opus Prize grant is awarded the nominee’s organization in honor of all the work done by the entirety of their team. The organization must be a legally incorporated, nongovernmental, publicly recognized charitable organization with IRS tax-exempt status or the international equivalent.